The ILX Lightwave LDC3724C is a precision laser diode controller integrating low-noise current regulation with a 32 W thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller. It delivers stable, accurate laser diode bias and temperature management across research, development, and manufacturing environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Laser Diode Current Output**
• Dual-range selectable: 0–200 mA and 0–500 mA
• Setpoint resolution: 4 µA (200 mA range); 10 µA (500 mA range)
• Setpoint accuracy: ±0.05% of full scale
• Compliance voltage: 0–10 V adjustable
• Temperature coefficient: <50 ppm/°C
• Short-term stability (1-hour): <20 ppm FS
• Long-term stability (24-hour): <40 ppm FS
• Output noise and ripple: 8 V DC
• Maximum TEC current: 4.0 A
## Key Features
• Slow-start turn-on and adjustable current limiting
• Multiple protection layers: intermittent contact protection, output shorting relays, overcurrent protection, reverse voltage protection, power surge and brown-out protection, fast output shut-off
• USB and GPIB/IEEE-488 interfaces for system integration
• LabVIEW driver support for automated control and data acquisition
## Typical Applications
Laser diode characterization, optical module testing, wavelength stabilization via optical feedback, modulated laser control up to 1 MHz, and thermal management in precision photonics systems.
## Compatibility & Integration
USB and GPIB/IEEE-488 connectivity enable integration into automated test benches. LabVIEW drivers streamline instrument programming and data logging.
